Joe StrummerDied Dec. 22, 2002 (aged 50) | |
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Today is the anniversary of Joe Strummers death in 2002. He was a pioneer, a punk rock warlord. He will never be forgotten. Vive Joe!!!
Birth name
John Graham Mellor
Born
Aug. 21, 1952
Ankara, Turkey
Died
Dec. 22, 2002
Broomfield, Somerset, England
Cause of Death
Strummer died in his home at Broomfield in Somerset, the victim of an undiagnosed congenital heart defect.
Other Bands
101ers (Guitar/Vocals)
Clash (Guitar/Vocals)
Latino Rockabilly War (Vocals)
Mescaleros (Guitar/Vocals)
Pogues (Vocals)
Biography
Joe Strummer was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead singer of the English punk rock band The Clash. He was also a member of the The Mescaleros and (temporarily) The Pogues.
www.strummerville.com
www.theclash.com